Spring Valley State Park is a public recreation area adjoining the Eagle Valley Reservoir in eastern
Nevada near the border with the state of
Utah. The
state park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural ...
is located at the east end of
Nevada State Route 322
State Route 322 (SR 322) is a state highway in Lincoln County, Nevada. From State Route 321 in Pioche, State Route 322 passes by U.S. Route 93 and heads to the entrance of Spring Valley State Park via the community of Ursine. The route was pr ...
, east of the town of
Pioche
Pioche is an unincorporated town in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States, approximately northeast of Las Vegas. U.S. Route 93 is the main route to Pioche and bypasses the town center just to the east, with Nevada State Route 321 and Nevad ...
and near the village of
Ursine.
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History
The Eagle Valley Dam was built in 1965, creating the Eagle Valley Reservoir for agricultural usage. The area around the reservoir was designated a state park in 1969.[
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Activities and amenities
The park offers camping, fishing, a boat launch, picnicking, hiking trails, historic ranch buildings, and a group-use area.
Climate
References
External links
Spring Valley State Park
Nevada State Parks
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State parks of Nevada
Protected areas of Lincoln County, Nevada
Protected areas established in 1969
1969 establishments in Nevada
Reservoirs in Nevada